Question: Thank you for the post-finale House Q&A with Katie Jacobs. Do you know if they are bringing in a new female character to fill the temporary Olivia Wilde void? —Deb

Ausiello: I know of no such plans. Jacobs, however, confirms that Cynthia Watros will be back as Wilson’s former (and current) love, Sam. “She absolutely factors into the beginning of the season,” she says. “Where that relationship ultimately goes I don’t know.” Jacobs notes that this marks the first time that both House and Wilson will be involved in serious relationships simultaneously. “Wilson will be with Sam and House will be with Cuddy,” she points out. “What does it look like for Princeton Plainsboro thematically? Does it work? We’re going to look at that next season.” Speaking of House, don’t forget to check out the first Nurse Jeffrey appisode next Monday. Click here for a preview.

Someone better get himself a publicist, STAT! House is handing its burgeoning fan fave, Nurse Jeffrey (Patrick Price), a major promotion in the form of his Own. Freakin’. Spinoff.

But there’s a small twist.

The upcoming offshoot, titled Nurse Jeffrey, will be the crown jewel of a new House iPhone app that will make its debut later this month. Titled inHOUSE, the free app will update every Monday and feature exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and photos, a video blog with the drama’s writers, and a weekly giveaway in which fans can win one-of-a-kind swag.

Nurse Jeffrey will be added to the mix beginning May 24, with new “appisodes” debuting every Monday throughout the summer. The (literally) mini series — Fox’s attempt to bridge the three-month gap until House returns in September — will feature an “Upstairs, Downstairs” style of storytelling and explore the world of Princeton Plainsboro that exists beyond Dr. Crankypants and Co.

Thoughts? Is this the best thing to happen to House since the invention of Huddy? Sound off below!